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Jayden Daniels takes legal action against LSU over jersey number dispute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:36 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels takes legal action against LSU over jersey number dispute

Summary

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has initiated legal action against LSU over the use of his former jersey number, #5. The dispute arises as the Tigers assigned the number to cornerback DJ Pickett, despite Daniels' prominent history with the program. He claims differing treatment compared to Joe Burrow, whose #9 jersey remains unused since 2019. Critics, including CBS Sports analyst Bud Elliott, have expressed skepticism regarding Daniels' comparisons to Burrow's achievements. Daniels looks to resolve this issue before the start of the NFL season.

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Status Watch

•Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy prior to his rookie NFL season.
•Daniels' legal action targets LSU's assignment of his old jersey number.
•Critics have ridiculed Daniels for comparing his legacy to Joe Burrow's.
•Burrow's #9 jersey has not been used since his graduation in 2019.
•Daniels hopes to settle the issue before the new NFL season starts.

Latest Updates

2:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Such a Whiner’ — Analyst Mocks Jayden Daniels After Commanders Star Takes Legal Action Against LSU

What they're saying

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Coming in with a ton of hype fresh off winning the Heisman Trophy, Jayden Daniels immediately delivered what many believe to be the greatest rookie quarterback season in NFL history. Unfortunately, injuries derailed him last year, but he’s hoping to erase that memory this season.
— Yahoo Sports

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